Congress Passes President Roosevelts Meat Inspection Act of 1906

Date Range
June 30, 1906 – June 30, 1906
Title
Congress Passes President Roosevelts Meat Inspection Act of 1906
What occurred
Congress passes President Roosevelts Meat Inspection Act in order to protect those consuming the meat. This act enforced inspections on all livestock both before and after packing as well as increasing the health and safety standards in meat packing plants.
Location
Washington D.C, USA
Image Citation
© North Wind Picture Archives / Alamy.
Student name(s)
Sebastian Czechowski
Item sets
American Environmental History Student Submissions

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